Nfa A495 over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadCocke County, Tennessee · 4.7 Mi.W.Of Greene Co.Ln. · Structure no. 15SR0350007
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,010
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A495 over Clear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A495 over Clear Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A495 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A495 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A495 over Clear Creek carry?
About 2,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A495 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A495 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.